QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT

WARWICK TURF CLUB 14TH OCTOBER 2006

WEATHER - Fine TRACK- Good RAIL - True

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – J Childs
Stewards – P Reardon, R Hitchener
Clerk of Scales – L Eagle
Judge – Club
Finish Lynx – Club
Veterinarian – M Baffey
Swab Attendants – Nil
Bookmakers Supervisor – Nil
Starter – C Abbott

Prize-money - $47300 - QTIS - $4000 - Starters – 67

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS

P Cuddihy, P Randall and J Warrington who were indisposed were replaced as per summary sheet.

16-10-06: Trainer P Nolan reported LOUGHNAN pulled up very lame on the near fore after the running of the Warwick Cup. Stewards advised Mr Nolan a veterinary clearance is required for LOUGHNAN prior to its next start.

17-10-06: Stewards inquired into the reason TOUCAN DANCE was checked and lost ground approaching the 800m during the running of race 1 the Maiden Handicap at the Warwick meeting on 14-10-06. After taking evidence from riders P Wolfgram (TOUCAN DANCE) and M Tarrant (SOMELASS) it was established approaching the 800m SOMELASS, which was racing greenly shifted in momentarily crowding the running of TOUCAN DANCE, which got its head up and hung out onto the heels of SOMELASS whilst being eased, resulting in TOUCAN DANCE losing ground. Stewards took no action against M Tarrant as they were of the opinion SOMELASS contributed to the incident by racing greenly and TOUCAN DANCE also contributed by getting its head up and hanging out whilst being eased.

17-10-06: Stewards inquired into the reason TOUCAN DANCE was checked and lost ground near the 250m during the running of race 1 the Maiden Handicap at the Warwick meeting on 14-10-06. After taking evidence from riders P Wolfgram (TOUCAN DANCE) and A Taylor (KIM’S HONEY) and viewing of the patrol film it was established TOUCAN DANCE was checked severely from the heels of KIM’S HONEY when both shifted in. Stewards were of the opinion TOUCAN DANCE had not obtained a run to the inside of KIM’S HONEY prior to it shifting ground.

17-10-06: P Wolfgram was fined the sum of $50 for failing to obtain permission from stewards to leave the course after completing his engagements at the Warwick meeting on the 14-10-06.

RACE 1: WARWICK VET CLINIC MAIDEN PLATE – 800M.

S Richardson (PAMADA DANCER) replaced A Taylor who was late arriving on course due to a flat tyre.

RED GEM (A Merritt), which was very fractious in the barriers sat down on its hindquarters. RED GEM was subsequently passed by the starter to start. Trainer L Bryant was advised a further barrier certificate is required for RED GEM prior to its next start. A Merritt reported he bruised his left hip when his mount got down in the barriers.

MARK OF ZORRO, EASYGAIN, VIETMANS OVER and DECOBAYA were slow to begin.

Near the 600m BRAVE PHANTOM was steadied from the heels of SOUND STRATEGY, which shifted in.

Near the 500m FAIRY BEE lost ground when it was checked for the heels of RED GEM, which was racing greenly and shifted in whilst being eased from the heels of BRAVE PHANTOM, which hung out from the 600m.

Time off 12.45 pm.

RACE 2: DUGGANS AMCAL CHEMIST QTIS MAIDEN PLATE – 1200M.

The start was delayed until another ambulance arrived on course and the running rail was fixed.

During the preliminary GEMSTONE PEAK (W Glass) ducked away coming into heavy contact with the running rail dislodging the rider. W Glass was subsequently transported to hospital for observation. GEMSTONE PEAK was withdrawn by stewards at 1.30 pm. Deductions on all win bets above the line were paid less 12 cents in the $1 win and 11 cents in the $1 place. Trainer J Crompton was advised a warning was being placed on GEMSTONE PEAK for its pre-race behaviour.

ROMAN ACE and WIDE BAY made contact on jumping away.

Shortly after the start ROMAN ACE attempted to buck and raced wide from the 800m whilst hanging out. Trainer’s representative was advised ROMAN ACE is required to barrier trial to the satisfaction of stewards prior to its next start.

KAYCEE’S BID, TOUCAN DANCE and SUPER ALONSO were slow to begin.

Approaching the 1000m GENE APPEAL shifted out and bumped SEEK A WARNING.

Near the 1000m SOMELASS shifted in and bumped TOUCAN DANCE.

Near the 600m TOUCAN DANCE was eased from the heels of SOMELASS.

WIDE BAY shifted out over the concluding stages taking SEEK A WARNING out.

AS P Wolfgram had left the course, stewards will inquire at a later date into the reason TOUCAN DANCE was checked and lost ground near the 800m and the 250m. P Wolfgram will be interviewed into the reason he left the course before obtaining permission to do so.

The judges placed number 3 in the frame for 4th instead of 13, which was corrected prior to correct weight when the mistake was realised.

Time off 1.40 pm.

RACE3: WARWICK HTL CRAIGLEA/RAHEEN/MINLACOWIE DROUGHTMASTER/MARR’S DOWNS CLASS 5 H’CAP – 1200M.

SAGAMORE and SPECIAL PACKAGE jumped away awkwardly losing ground.

CASACO was slow to begin.

Approaching the 800m EDIBLES was steadied when crowded for room between PICWORTH, which shifted out and KING’S VALOUR.

TAPCA, which hung out throughout raced wide from the 800m. Trainer N Owen was advised TAPCA is required to barrier trial to the satisfaction of stewards prior to its next start.

Near the 200m TALBINGA LASS, was eased when taken in by PICWORTH, which was taken in by KING’SVALOUR (W Cook). W Cook was severely reprimanded for permitting his mount to shift ground when insufficiently clear.

CHARLIE CHEESE shifted out under pressure over the concluding stages.

SAGAMORE returned to scale with a laceration on a hind leg.

When questioned about the disappointing performance of CASACO jockey J Sharp stated after drawing the outside barrier trainer R Lipp decided to ride CASACO forward hoping to get a good run in the race. J Sharp also stated he was unable to settle his mount in a good position and was forced to race very wide throughout. J Sharp further stated after straightening he did give his mount a hit with the whip and when he failed to respond he did not knock his mount around by continuing to ride it out, explanation noted.

Time off 2.15 pm.

RACE 4: WARWICK CREDIT UNION WARWICK OPEN H’CAP – 1500M.

On returning to scale C Rogers the rider of the 4th placegetter FLYING KWILA lodged an objection against LOUGHNAN (G Lynch) being declared 3rd for alleged interference approaching the 50m. After hearing evidence from riders, connections and viewing of the patrol film stewards dismissed the protest as stewards believed the amount of ground lost in the incident by FLYING KWILA did not warrant the protest being upheld.

MIDNIGHT AVENUE jumped with its head in the air.

FINLARIG and LOUGHNAN were slow to begin.

Near the 1300m and approaching the 1200m MIDNIGHT AVENUE got its head up whilst being eased.

Approaching the 1200m BANNOCK BAY, which was racing keenly, was eased from the heels of RA RA RULENZA.

LOUGHNAN (G Lynch), which shifted out abruptly taking FLYING KWILA out and behind RA RA RULENZA approaching the 50m, made heavy contact with the hindquarters of RA RA RULENZA. FLYING KWILA was eased in the incident. G Lynch was severely reprimanded for failing to make sufficient effort to straighten his mount when it was shifting out.

PEDRO’S AMAIZING and ASTROFLASH raced wide throughout.

J Baker (LIGHNING JOHAAN) was reprimanded for failing to ride his mount out to the end of the race.

Time off 3.00 pm.

RACE 5: WARWICK DAILY NEWS CLASS B H’CAP – 1100M.

MISTER PIERCE jumped out coming into heavy contact with NEW SOUTH, which knuckled. NEW SOUTH then shifted out coming into heavy contact with GRAND VOYAGE.

UPHOLSTER jumped away awkwardly losing ground.

NICKELBACK jumped away awkwardly.

CLASSIC KELLEY was slow to begin.

Approaching the 800m GRAND VOYAGE shifted in and bumped NEW SOUTH, which then shifted in and bumped MISTER PIERCE.

Approaching the 800m SEQUATE got its head whilst being steadied shortly after SEQUATE, which shifted in was eased from the heels of SQUEEZE ME IN.

Near the 800m UPHOLSTER was eased when tightened for room by MISTER PIERCE, which shifted in after being cramped for room by NEW SOUTH.

Near the 600m NICKELBACK was eased from the heels of KAHU (D Hutchins), which shifted in. D Hutchins was reprimanded for permitting his mount to shift ground when insufficiently clear.

SQUEEZE ME IN shifted out rounding the home turn forcing SEQUATE wide.

GRAND VOYAGE, which made the home turn wide, shifted in from the 200m.

SQUEEZE ME IN shifted out over the concluding stages.

Apprentice G Clegg (GRAND VOYAGE) was fined the sum of $50 for sending out the incorrect saddle cloth number.

Time off 3.56 pm.

RACE 6: GROSS WHOLESALE MEATS FLYING OPEN H’CAP – 1100M.

MYAGI and DYNAMIC DANCING made contact on jumping away. DYNAMIC DANCING then shifted out tightening SPINOUT onto SCHAHRIAR, resulting in SPINOUT being eased.

Near the 1000m RED OAKS was eased when tightened for room by AL KHAFRA (B Calkin), which shifted in. B Calkin was severely reprimanded for permitting his mount to shift ground when insufficiently clear.

DYNAMIC DANCING raced wide throughout.

Time off 4.30 pm.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Reprimands
Race 2 – Jockey W Cook – Careless riding – AR137 (a)
Race 4 – Jockey G Lynch – Careless riding - AR137 (a)
Race 4 – Jockey J Baker – Failed to ride mount out to end of race – AR137 (b)
Race 6 – Jockey B Calkin – Careless riding – AR137 (a)
Fines
Race 2 – Jockey P Wolfgram - $50 – Left course without permission – LR49
Race 5 – Apprentice G Clegg – $50 - Negligence – AR175 (k)
Suspensions
Nil
Disqualifications
Nil
Injuries
Race 2 – Jockey W Glass
Absent Jockeys
P Cuddihy
P Randall
J Warrington
Summary of action horses
Horses swabbed
All winners
Bleeders
Nil
Veterinary Certificates
Nil
Warnings
Race 2 – Gemstone Peak – Pre-race behaviour
Horses to Barrier Trial
Race 2 – Roman Ace – Attempted to buck, hung out – LR36 (b)
Race 3 – Tapca – Hung out – LR36 (b)
Barrier Certificates
Race 1 – Red Gem – Barrier manners - LR36 (b)
Falls
W Glass - Preliminary
Plating issues
Nil
Protests
Race 4 – 4th against 3rd - dismissed
Summary of rider changes
Race 1 – S Long – Brave Phantom
Race 1 - S Richardson – Pamada Dancer
Race 1 – B Calkin – Vietnams Over
Race 2 – B Calkin – Super Alonso
Race 2 – M Tarrant – Somelass
Race 3 – M Tarrant – Tapca
Race 4 – M Tarrant – Midnight Avenue
Race 4 – W Cook – New South
Race – 5 – D Hutchins - Kahu
Late scratching
Race 2 – Gemstone Peak
Adjourned Inquires
Race 2 – P Wolfgram, M Tarrant – Incident 800m
Race 2 – P Wolfgram, A Taylor – Incident home straight
Race 2 – P Wolfgram – leaving course without permission.